10 days between land and cruise
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Free time, Relaxation / Well-being.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne, Hiver.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Le Caire ?
The map of your stay "10 days between land and cruise"
Detail of the stay : 10 days between land and cruise
How to get there - Le Caire
The treasures of Museums
Steps: Vallée Des Rois
After breakfast, visit of the Cairo Museum, including the treasures discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb. In the afternoon, drive to the Guizeh plateau to admire the Sphinx and the three famous pyramids of Kheops, Kefren and Mykerinos.
Domestic flight Cairo / Luxor
Luxor (theban shore)
Steps: Vallée Des Rois
After breakfast, discover the Theban Necropolis on the west bank of the Nile.
Visit of Tombs in the valley of the Kings and Queens and then discovery of the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari. In the afternoon, visit of the Valley of Nobles where the tomb of Ramosé lies. On the way back, stop in front of the two colossi of Memnon. Visit of the Temple of Luxor, located along the river, near the pier. Back to the boat and resumption of navigation towards {1}Esna{/1} and crossing the river lock.
Edfou Aswan
Aswan
Steps: Île Éléphantine
After breakfast, transfer and visit of the Philae Temple, formerly covered by the waters of the Nile and now rebuilt "identically" on a small island which is accessed with small motor boats. Discovery of the High Dam and a granite quarry. In the evening, felucca ride around Elephantine Island
Aswan Kom Ombo
Steps: Abou Simbel
departure and excursion to Abu Simbel, by plane or by coach according to your choice.
Kom Ombo/Esna
Esna / Luxor
Steps: Louxor
At breakfast time, cross the lock and sail to Luxor in postcard landscapes. Free time around the swimming pool on the deck of the boat. Afternoon, visit of the Karnak Temple, an impressive site covering more than 600 ha. Evening " Sound & Light " show at Karnak.